General Information

Course Number: 17818. Credits: 03. Room: Dauer 125c. Times: T 5-6 (11:45am-1:40pm), R 6 (12:50pm-1:40pm). GRK 2200 is a course offered in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Florida. Department contact: Samantha Jones (samantha.jones@ufl.edu).

Instructor

• Robert S. Wagman. Office: Dauer 125c. Phone: 352-392-2075. E-mail: rsw@ufl.edu. Office Hours: T8 or by appt.

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Course Description and Objectives

Intermediate language instruction and readings in modern Greek literature, history and culture. In GRK 2200, students will significantly expand the language skills acquired in Beginning Modern Greek 1-2 by mastering the grammar and vocabulary featured in the first 12 chapters of Επικοινωνήστε ελληνικά 2. Upon successful completion of this class, students will be prepared to move on to the second and final segment of the Intermediate Modern Greek sequence, GRK 2201. Successful completion of GRK 1131 or the equivalent is required. 

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General Education Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Primary General Education Designation: H (link to area objectivesLinks to an external site.). Secondary General Education Designation: N (link to area objectivesLinks to an external site.). Note: A minimum grade of C is required for general education.

Objectives

Content: students will acquire an interdisciplinary understanding of Greek language and culture. Assessment: in-class readings and discussions (H, N)

Communication: students will communicate effectively in Modern Greek, both orally and in writing. Assessment: in-class conversation and translation drills, Midterm and Final Examinations (N)

Critical Thinking: students will make critical connections between past and present Greek culture, and understand Modern Greece in a global context. Assessment: in-class readings and discussions (H, N)

Outcomes

Students will be able to express themselves and articulate complex ideas in Modern Greek (N)

Students will be able to recognize and discuss the distinctive contributions of Greek culture (past and present) to the world (H, N)

Students will be able to use the basic theoretical tools for an understanding and critical analysis of language (H, N)

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Reading Materials and Other Study Aids

Textbook

• Κ. και Φ. Αρβανιτάκη. Επικοινωνήστε ελληνικά 2. Αθήνα: Δέλτος 2015 (K. and F. Arvanitakis, Communicate in Greek 2. Deltos Publishers 2015.)

Additional Texts (to be distributed by the instructor)

• Ν.Γ.Πολίτης. Μελέται περί του βίου και της γλώσσης του ελληνικού λαού: Παραδόσεις Α΄. Αθήνα: Σακελλαρίου 1904 (N.G. Politis. Studies on the Language and Life of the Greek People: Traditions, 1. Athens: Sakellariou 1904.)
• J.L. Tomkinson. Haunted Greece. Nymphs, Vampires, and Other Exotica. Athens: Anagnosis 2004.

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Graded Work

• Attendance and participation (50% of final grade).
• Two exams, equally weighted (50% of final grade).

Please note: Exams are cumulative.
Grading scale: UF scale. For additional information on current UF policies for assigning grade points see  UF Grades and Grading Policies).
General information on current university policies for assigning grade points is available in the Undergraduate Catalog.

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Class Schedule

Session	Date	Content
	ORIENTATION WEEK
01	AUG 22	Welcome to GRK 2200
	UNIT 1. Grammar: Genitive singular of nouns: masculines in -ης, -ας, -ος; feminines in -η, -α; neuters in -ο, -ι, -μα. Genitive case of family names. Interrogative pronouns ποιανού, -ής and τίνος. Possessive pronouns δικός μου, δική μου, δικό μου. Vocabulary: Family tree. First degree family relations
02	AUG 27	Arvanitakis chapter 1
03	AUG 29	Arvanitakis chapter 1 (continued)
	UNIT 2. Grammar: Aorist (simple past) of A, B1, B2 verbs and κάθομαι. Use of simple future for instructions. Indefinite article ενας, μία, ένα. Vocabulary: words and expressions associated with using the phone
04	SEP 03	Arvanitakis chapter 2
05	SEP 05	Arvanitakis chapter 2 (continued)
	UNIT 3. Grammar: Simple imperative of A, B1, B2 verbs. Negative commands. Pronouns and determiners indicating quantity πόσοι, -ες, -α; πολλοί, -ές, -ά; αρκετοί, -ές, -ά; μερικοί, -ές, -ά. Adverbs of place. Vocabulary: Furniture and domestic objects
06	SEP 10	Arvanitakis chapter 3
07	SEP 12	Arvanitakis chapter 3 (continued)
	UNIT 4. Grammar: Genitive plural of nouns: masculines in -ης, -ας, -ος, feminines in -η, -α, neuters in -ο, -ι, -μα. Accusative of personal pronouns (‘strong’ type)—Genitive plural of interrogative pronouns ποιανών and τίνων. Vocabulary: the expression μπράβο σου /του /της etc. Words and expressions used in asking for/giving directions.
08	SEP 17	Arvanitakis chapter 4
09	SEP 19	Arvanitakis chapter 4 (continued)
	UNIT 5. Grammar: Genitive of personal pronouns (‘weak’ type). Adjectives in -ος, -ια/-η, -ο. The determiner/pronoun όλος, -η, -ο. Vocabulary: Dates. Holidays. Currency
10	SEP 24	Arvanitakis chapter 5
11	SEP 26	Arvanitakis chapter 5 (continued)
	UNIT 6. Review: units 1-5 (chapters 1-5)
12	OCT 01	Arvanitakis chapter 6
13	OCT 03	Midterm Examination (same time same place as class)
	UNIT 7. Grammar: Simple present of middle and deponent verbs Γ1 and Γ2. Genitive of singular and plural adjectives in -ος, -η, -ο; -ος, -α, -ο; -ός, -ιά (-ιή); -ό, -ής, -ί. Genitive of numerals τρία and τέσσερα. Vocabulary: Housework. Sports
14	OCT 08	Arvanitakis chapter 7
15	OCT 10	Arvanitakis chapter 7 (continued)
	UNIT 8. Grammar: Simple future of middle and deponent Γ1 and Γ2 verbs. Simple subjunctive of middle and deponent Γ1 and Γ2 verbs. Adverbs in -α and -ως. Vocabulary: words and expressions associated with the Carnival and Clean Monday. Military, Aviation, Navy
16	OCT 15	Arvanitakis chapter 8
17	OCT 17	Arvanitakis chapter 8 (continued)
	UNIT 9. Grammar: Aorist (simple past) of middle and deponent Γ1 and Γ2 verbs. Vocabulary: use of ρωτάω (-ώ) and ζητάω (-ώ). Words and expressions associated with the use of public transportation
18	OCT 22	Arvanitakis chapter 9
19	OCT 24	Arvanitakis chapter 9 (continued)
	UNIT 10. Grammar: Use of imperative with direct and indirect object personal pronouns. The demonstrative να τος, να τη, etc. Pronouns and determiners indicating quantity (nominative and accusative singular) πόσος, -η, -ο; πολύς, πολλή, πολύ; αρκετός, -ή, -ό; λίγος, -η, -ο. Vocabulary: Foods and their preparation. Words and expressions associated with ancient monuments. Words and expressions used in recipes
20	OCT 29	Arvanitakis chapter 10
21	OCT 31	Arvanitakis chapter 10 (continued)
	UNIT 11. Grammar: Imperfect active of A, B1, B2 verbs. Feminine nouns in -η with plural -εις αν και κανείς / κανένας. Vocabulary: words and expressions associated with Greek public education. Uses of the imperfect in sentences
22	NOV 05	Arvanitakis chapter 11
23	NOV 07	Arvanitakis chapter 11 (continued)
	UNIT 12. Review: units 7-11 (chapters 7-11)
24	NOV 12	Arvanitakis chapter 12
25	NOV 14	Arvanitakis chapter 12 (continued)
	END OF COURSE REVIEW UNITGeneral review units 1-11
26	NOV 19	Review
27	NOV 21	Review
	READING WEEK
28	DEC 03	Flex Day
00	DEC 05	Reading Day
	EXAM WEEK
29	DEC 12	Final Examination (07:30am-9:30am same place as class)

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Course Policies

• Attendance. Attendance is mandatory and will be tracked by periodical spot checks. Accruing more than 3 unexcused absences will result in a 3 pt penalty to be detracted from one’s quiz average. Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent with university policies that can be found in the online Undergraduate Catalog.
• Laptop policy. On-campus students are required to bring to class a laptop, handheld, or other web-enabled device that would allow them to connect to e-learning.
• Class Etiquette. Students are strongly discouraged from leaving the class in the middle of a lecture. Those who need to do so must obtain the instructor’s permission at the beginning of class.
• Makeup Examinations. Makeup exams are given only in extraordinary circumstances. Students who are unable to take exams at the appointed dates should notify the instructor’s assistants in advance.
• Honor Code. Students in GRK 2200 are expected to comply with the Academic Honor Code of the University of Florida (see Academic Conduct below).
• Disclaimer on Sexual and Religious Content. As foreign attitudes towards sexuality and religion differ considerably from ours, some of the material examined in this course may result offensive to modern sensibility. Students who have a problem in dealing with such topics should consult with the instructor.

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